Ashford Renewable Energy & Heating Experts
Professional heat pump, solar panel, and heating services across Ashford and surrounding Kent areas.
Our Services in Ashford, Kent
Professional HVAC services tailored to your needs
About Ashford, Kent
Why Choose TPS Eco in Ashford?
Ashford, Kent's fastest-growing town and international transport hub, combines historic character with substantial modern development. TPS Eco brings the expertise necessary for installing renewable energy systems across Ashford's diverse property landscape.
Understanding Ashford's Growth: Ashford has experienced significant residential expansion with numerous new developments alongside traditional housing stock. We understand requirements for both modern energy-efficient builds and traditional properties throughout the town and surrounding villages. Our experience spans everything from compact new-build terraces to substantial rural properties in villages like Tenterden and Charing.
Local Knowledge and Fast Response: Based just 25 miles away in Maidstone with excellent M20 access, we reach Ashford properties quickly for site surveys, installations, and ongoing support. Our proximity means typically conducting site surveys within 48 hours and understanding local characteristics from town centre properties to rural villages spread across Romney Marsh and the Kent Downs.
Comprehensive Certifications and Insurance: We hold MCS certification for heat pumps and solar panels (essential for £7,500 BUS grants and Smart Export Guarantee payments), Gas Safe registration for all boiler work, F-Gas certification for air conditioning, and full public liability insurance. Every installation meets Building Regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Proven Track Record: Our 1,500+ completed projects demonstrate capability across all property types. From straightforward boiler replacements to complex renewable energy systems combining heat pumps, solar panels, and battery storage, we've successfully delivered installations throughout Ashford. Many customers come through personal recommendations from satisfied homeowners.
Customer-Focused Service: We provide transparent quotations with no hidden costs, comprehensive warranties covering equipment and workmanship, professional installations by fully qualified engineers, and ongoing support after completion. Our approach ensures you understand exactly what you're receiving and can rely on continued service.
Heat Pump Installation in Ashford
Ashford is experiencing rapid heat pump adoption as residents across both established areas and new developments seek to reduce energy costs and embrace renewable heating. Kent's temperate climate and the £7,500 government grant make heat pumps highly attractive for Ashford homeowners.
Why Heat Pumps Work Perfectly in Ashford
Kent's mild climate provides ideal heat pump conditions. Air source heat pumps function efficiently down to -15°C, performing excellently throughout Ashford's winters. The technology delivers 300-400% efficiency, generating 3-4kW of heat for every 1kW of electricity consumed.
£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant: The UK government offers substantial financial support for renewable heating. Installing an air source or ground source heat pump qualifies you for £7,500 deducted directly from your installation cost. Hybrid heat pumps receive £5,000. We handle all grant applications, ensuring maximum financial support. A typical air source heat pump costing £8,500-£11,000 effectively costs just £1,000-£3,500 after the grant.
Running Cost Savings: Heat pumps typically with competitive pricing annually to run compared to competitive prices for gas boilers - representing 60% savings on heating costs. That's competitive prices saved every year, totalling competitive prices over a 20-year system lifespan. With gas prices volatile and electricity costs relatively stable (particularly when combined with solar panels), these savings may increase further.
Suitability for Ashford's Diverse Housing: Heat pumps work excellently across Ashford's varied property types:
- Modern new-build developments throughout Ashford are often designed with heat pumps in mind, typically having excellent insulation and outdoor space
- Traditional Victorian and Edwardian properties in the town centre work well with heat pumps after appropriate insulation improvements
- Semi-detached and detached properties across established residential areas represent ideal candidates
- Rural properties in villages like Tenterden, Wye, and Charing often have adequate grounds for either air source or ground source systems
- Bungalows common throughout Ashford and Romney Marsh work exceptionally well with heat pumps due to single-level heating requirements
Our Ashford Heat Pump Services
Air Source Heat Pump Installation: The most popular choice, extracting heat from outside air year-round. Installation typically requires 2-3 days with minimal disruption. Systems cost £7,000-£11,000 before the £7,500 grant, resulting in net costs of £0-£3,500. We install premium brands including Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Vaillant, all backed by 5-10 year manufacturer warranties plus our installation guarantee.
Ground Source Heat Pump Installation: For properties with adequate garden space, particularly rural properties around Ashford, ground source systems offer even higher efficiency and invisible external appearance. Installation involves laying ground loops horizontally in trenches or vertically in boreholes. Costs range from £14,000-£22,000, reduced to £6,500-£14,500 after the £7,500 grant. Particularly suitable for larger properties in Tenterden, Wye, and surrounding villages.
Hybrid Heat Pumps: Combining a heat pump with your existing gas boiler, hybrid systems provide flexibility and lower upfront costs (£6,000-£9,000 minus £5,000 grant). The heat pump handles most heating requirements, with the boiler providing backup during peak demand or for rapid hot water delivery.
System Design and Integration: We design systems working perfectly with your existing heating distribution, whether radiators or underfloor heating. Modern heat pumps can deliver suitable temperatures for standard radiators, though larger radiators or fan-assisted models may improve efficiency. Underfloor heating paired with heat pumps delivers optimal performance - perfect for extensions and new builds common in Ashford.
Installation Process: Our process begins with thorough site surveys assessing your property's heating requirements, insulation levels, existing heating system, and suitable locations for indoor and outdoor units. We provide comprehensive quotations covering all equipment, labour, Building Control certification, and grant applications. Installation typically completes within 2-3 days with minimal disruption. We commission systems thoroughly, demonstrate operation, and handle all grant paperwork.
Serving Ashford, Tenterden, Charing, Wye, Hamstreet, Bethersden, High Halden, Woodchurch, Rolvenden, and surrounding areas.
Solar Panel Installation in Ashford
Ashford's location in the sunny southeast provides excellent solar generation potential. Solar panels deliver outstanding returns on investment while reducing electricity costs and carbon footprints.
Solar Benefits for Ashford Homes
Electricity Bill Savings: A typical 4kW solar system (12-16 panels) generates 3,400-4,200 kWh annually in Ashford. With average electricity costing 27p/kWh, this represents competitive prices worth of electricity. Assuming 50-60% direct use with the remainder exported, you'll save competitive prices annually on electricity bills.
Smart Export Guarantee Payments: The SEG scheme pays you for surplus electricity exported to the grid. At typical rates of 15p/kWh, exporting 1,200-1,500 kWh annually earns competitive prices. Combined with bill savings, total annual benefit reaches competitive prices.
Long-Term Returns: Solar panels include 25-year performance warranties, guaranteeing 80-85% output after 25 years. Over this period, your system could generate competitive prices in combined savings and export income - representing 240-350% return on investment after the 6-10 year payback period.
Property Value Enhancement: Solar panels increase property desirability and value. Homes with solar systems attract environmentally conscious buyers and demonstrate lower running costs, often achieving higher sale prices and selling more quickly in Ashford's growing property market.
Suitability for Ashford Properties: Most Ashford properties offer excellent solar potential:
- South-facing roofs provide optimal generation, though southeast and southwest orientations deliver excellent results
- Roof pitch between 15-50 degrees proves ideal - common across Ashford's housing stock
- Available roof space of 20-40m² accommodates typical residential systems
- Modern developments typically have ideal roof characteristics
- Traditional properties can often install panels on rear roof slopes
Our Ashford Solar Services
Residential Solar Systems: We design systems matching your electricity consumption. A 3kW system (8-10 panels) with competitive pricing suiting lower consumption homes. A 4kW system (12-16 panels) with competitive pricing represents the most popular choice, suitable for average family homes. Larger 5-6kW systems (15-20 panels) with competitive pricing suited to higher consumption or future electric vehicle charging needs.
Commercial Solar Installations: Ashford businesses, from offices around Ashford International to light industrial units, benefit significantly from solar. Commercial systems with competitive pricing provide excellent returns, particularly with daytime electricity consumption matching solar generation. We've installed systems throughout Ashford's commercial areas.
Solar Battery Storage: Store excess solar generation for evening use rather than exporting at lower rates. Battery systems (competitive prices) increase self-consumption from 50-60% to 80-90%, maximizing financial returns and providing backup power during outages. Popular models include Tesla Powerwall, GivEnergy, and Solax batteries.
Solar + Heat Pump Packages: The ultimate combination for energy independence. Solar panels generate electricity powering your heat pump, dramatically reducing heating costs. We design integrated systems optimizing both technologies, with battery storage ensuring maximum self-consumption. This combination proves increasingly popular as Ashford homeowners seek comprehensive renewable solutions.
Installation Process: Following site surveys assessing roof condition, orientation, shading, and electrical connections, we provide detailed quotations. Installation typically completes in 1-2 days, including panel mounting, inverter installation, and connection to your consumer unit. We register all systems for SEG payments and provide comprehensive commissioning and demonstration.
Serving Ashford, Tenterden, Charing, Wye, Hamstreet, and all TN postcodes.
Gas Boiler Services in Ashford
While heat pumps represent the future, gas boilers remain relevant for many Ashford properties. Our Gas Safe registered engineers provide comprehensive boiler installation, servicing, and repairs across all TN postcodes.
Combi Boilers: The most popular choice for Ashford homes, providing instant hot water and central heating from a single compact unit. Ideal for properties with 1-3 bathrooms. Installation with competitive pricing including premium Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, or Ideal boilers. Combi boilers deliver 94-95% efficiency (ErP A-rated) while requiring minimal space.
System Boilers: Suited to larger Ashford homes with higher hot water demand, system boilers work with separate hot water cylinders. Installation with competitive pricing. System boilers provide superior hot water flow rates for multiple bathrooms and integrate well with solar thermal systems.
Regular Boilers: Traditional systems with separate hot water cylinders and cold water tanks, suited to properties with existing systems or specific requirements. Installation with competitive pricing. Many older Ashford properties retain these traditional systems, which we maintain and upgrade as required.
Annual Boiler Servicing: Essential for safety, efficiency, and warranty compliance. Our comprehensive annual service at competitive rates includes complete inspection, cleaning, flue gas analysis, safety checks, and certification. Regular servicing prevents breakdowns, maintains efficiency, and ensures safe operation.
Emergency Boiler Repairs: Boiler failures prove stressful, particularly during winter. Our emergency repair service operates 7 days a week with competitive callout fees. Our engineers carry common parts enabling same-day repairs in most cases. We repair all major brands and provide honest advice regarding repair versus replacement economics.
Transitioning to Heat Pumps: Many Ashford homeowners consider replacing aging boilers with heat pumps. We provide honest advice about whether your property suits heat pump installation, potential savings, grant availability, and payback periods. We'll guide you based on your specific circumstances, helping you make informed decisions about your heating future.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers serve all Ashford areas, providing professional boiler installation, servicing, and repairs with transparent pricing and quality workmanship.
Additional Services in Ashford
Air Conditioning Installation
Ashford summers are becoming increasingly warm, with temperatures regularly exceeding 30°C during heatwaves. Air conditioning provides comfortable indoor temperatures, better sleep quality, and improved home office productivity.
Single Split Systems: Ideal for individual rooms (bedrooms, living rooms, home offices). Systems with competitive pricing installed, providing efficient cooling and heating (most systems offer reverse cycle heating). Quick installation with minimal disruption - typically completed in a single day.
Multi-Split Systems: One outdoor unit serves multiple indoor units throughout your home. Systems with competitive pricing depending on room numbers. More aesthetically pleasing and economical than individual systems for each room.
Commercial Air Conditioning: Ashford businesses including offices around Ashford International, shops, and restaurants benefit from our commercial AC installations (with competitive pricing available). We design systems matching your premises' requirements, ensuring comfortable environments for staff and customers.
Underfloor Heating
Luxurious and efficient, underfloor heating transforms comfort while reducing energy consumption. Particularly effective paired with heat pumps.
Water Underfloor Heating: Ideal for heat pump integration, water UFH systems with competitive pricing per m². Operating at low temperatures (35-45°C), they deliver exceptional comfort and 30% better efficiency than radiators. Perfect for extensions, conservatories, and new builds - common throughout Ashford's growing developments.
Electric Underfloor Heating: Suited to bathrooms, kitchens, and smaller areas, electric UFH with competitive pricing per m² installed. Quick and easy installation with minimal floor build-up.
Retrofit and New Build: We install UFH in both existing properties and new builds, working with various floor finishes including tile, stone, laminate, and engineered wood.
Plumbing Services
Comprehensive plumbing services across Ashford for all domestic and commercial requirements.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, major leaks, and plumbing emergencies receive rapid response with competitive prices callout fees. Our vans carry common parts enabling same-day repairs.
Bathroom Installations: Complete bathroom installations from competitive prices including design, supply, and installation of all sanitaryware, tiling, and finishing.
General Plumbing: Tap repairs and replacements, toilet repairs, radiator installation, leak detection and repair, hot water cylinder installation (competitive prices), and all general plumbing work.
Fast, professional service across all Ashford areas from experienced, fully qualified plumbers.
About Ashford: Your Local Area
Ashford, Kent's fastest-growing town, has transformed from a traditional market town into a major transport hub with Ashford International station providing high-speed rail connections to London and the continent. With a population of approximately 75,000 growing rapidly through substantial residential development, Ashford combines historic character with modern amenities.
Transport Hub: Ashford International provides high-speed rail services to London St Pancras (37 minutes) and direct Eurostar connections to Paris and Brussels. The M20 motorway provides direct access to London and the channel tunnel. For TPS Eco based in Maidstone, the M20 enables quick access to Ashford and surrounding areas.
Property Characteristics: Ashford features incredibly diverse housing from Victorian and Edwardian properties in the historic town centre to extensive modern developments including Chilmington Green (one of Britain's largest new garden suburbs), from traditional market town housing to rural properties in surrounding villages like Tenterden and Wye. This variety means renewable energy solutions must be carefully matched to individual properties.
Economic Growth: Ashford's economy has grown significantly with major employers including the Designer Outlet shopping centre, various business parks, and services supporting the transport hub. The combination of residential and commercial growth creates substantial demand for renewable energy installations.
Surrounding Villages: We serve Ashford town centre and surrounding areas including Tenterden (historic Cinque Port with independent shops and period properties), Charing (attractive village on the Pilgrim's Way), Wye (village at the foot of the North Downs with Wye Crown nature reserve), Hamstreet, Bethersden, High Halden, Woodchurch, and Rolvenden - all within our service radius.
Sustainability Initiatives: Ashford Borough Council actively supports renewable energy adoption through planning policies encouraging energy efficiency in new developments and supporting renewable installations in existing properties.
Romney Marsh and Rural Areas: South of Ashford, Romney Marsh provides unique flat landscape with dispersed rural properties ideal for renewable energy installations, particularly ground source heat pumps where extensive grounds allow for efficient installations.
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